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Bethania

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Pronounced beh-TAH-nee-uh /bɛˈtɑː.ni.ə/Medium

Meaning: Bethania is the Latin and Spanish form of Bethany — the village near Jerusalem in the Gospels, home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. The place name is usually read as 'house of figs' (or 'house of the poor') in Aramaic and Hebrew, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A gospel village made a name: Bethania is Bethany, 'house of figs' (said 'beh-TAH-nee-uh'). Warm and faith-flavored.
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Origin MediumAramaic, Spanish
MeaningBethania is the Latin and Spanish form of Bethany — the village near Jerusalem in the Gospels, home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. The place name is usually read as 'house of figs' (or 'house of the poor') in Aramaic and Hebrew, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13695 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 229

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719692024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bethania is the Latin and Spanish form of Bethany, the village near Jerusalem in the Gospels. The name is generally read as 'house of figs' (some say 'house of the poor'), which we note. It has long circulated in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking families (said 'beh-TAH-nee-uh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, biblical, and melodic.

Did you know? Bethany, the village behind Bethania, is usually read as 'house of figs' — the Gospel home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus (said 'beh-TAH-nee-uh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Bethania — Latin/Spanish form of Bethany; Aramaic 'house of figs'; noted respectfully

Variations

BethanyBetaniaBethanie

Nicknames

BethAnia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bethania mean?

Bethania is the Latin and Spanish form of Bethany, the Gospel village usually read as 'house of figs.'

How do you pronounce Bethania?

It's said beh-TAH-nee-uh /bɛˈtɑː.ni.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bethania a boy or girl name?

Bethania is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bethania?

Bethania is rare in the U.S., while Bethany is far more familiar.

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